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The Defense Department made the change after lawmakers objected to its original list, which did not include the Latter-day Saints among traditions labeled Christian.
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The Pentagon has revised its list of religious affiliations after backlash from Mormon congressmen after LDS church not described as a Christian faith.
As acting attorney general, Todd Blanche has shown a willingness to execute the president’s maximalist demands. Whether the Senate will confirm him remains unclear.
President Trump is grappling with his own version of the sort of Middle East crisis that beset his predecessors, and that he promised to avoid.
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With his friend Jim Drake, he built the Windsurfer, a sailboard that was cheaper and more portable than most sailboats. It became a global phenomenon.
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Omar Artan was one of 52 referees selected for the FIFA World Cup. But on Saturday he was denied entry because of “vetting concerns,” U.S. officials said.
The long-running sketch comedy show proved its power during the Tony Awards on Sunday, with Lorne Michaels and several former stars grabbing the spotlight.
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Also, the N.B.A. finals arrives in New York. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.
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A fan blurted out an exuberant rhyme for his beloved basketball team. It has transcended sports and become a joyful anthem to unity.
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The company hopes to raise billions in a highly anticipated public offering that could unlock a new generation of tech industry wealth.
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